Social Science Curriculum


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Mr. Horan

       

 

 

Umbrella Question: How does the study of geography help us understand our global community?

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Trimester 3
Case studies:
  • Introduction to World Geography
  • United States & Canada
  • Europe
 Case Studies:
  • Northern Eurasia
  • Asia
  • Middle East
 Case Studies:
  • Middle East (continued)
  • Africa
  • Australia Assessment
  • Latin America

 

Below is a list of skills that will be taught throughout the year.

 

Using a map key

Using latitude and longitude

Reading thematic maps

Mental mapping

Reading physical maps

Reading population density maps

Reading contour maps

Reading vegetation maps

Reading time zone maps

Reading circle graphs

Reading bar graphs

Reading line graphs

Note taking

Making multimedia presentations

Using a database

Using a spread sheet

Categorizing information

Drawing inferences

Making predictions